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Message: [QUOTE="roostinbe, post: 273391, member: 22390"] Often it is a toss up. You tend to carry more speed when you take the outside line, but cover a greater distance, whereas the inside line is shorter, but you can't usually carry anywhere near the speed that you can on the outside. In race practice, it is a good idea to try as many lines as possible, because unless you are leading, there will always be riders in the popular lines. You also want to look at what comes after the corner. If there is a big jump, it may be necessary to take the outside line, retaining speed and clearing the jump, in order to maintain momentum. There is nothing wrong with taking the line of a rider that's trying to pass (thats racing) as long as you are not being lapped, or going way slower than him. Basically the only guidlines for corner lines have to do with riders ahead of you that you intend to pass, and obstacles following the corner. Just look for the lines that look smooth, and trouble free. [/QUOTE]